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Compx InternationalCIX -3.01%75 Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.98. GuruFocus rates CIX with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,106 Business Services companies, Compx International ranks better than 62.03% on this metric.
Compx International's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $239.4 Mil.
Compx International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $23.8 Mil. Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.93%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % or its related term are showing as below:
CIX'
s Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.24 Med: 10.98 Max: 21.07
Current: 9.12
During the past 13 years, the highest Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) of Compx International was 21.07%. The lowest was 5.24%. And the median was 10.98%.
CIX's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is ranked better than 62.03% of 1106
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 6.375
vs CIX: 9.12
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
A better indicator of the attractiveness of an investment which takes growth into account is the Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) %. Compx International's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.59%. The Forward Rate of Return uses the normalized Free Cash Flow of the past five years, and considers growth. The forward rate of return can be thought of as the return that investors buying the stock today can expect from it in the future.
Compx International (AMEX:CIX) Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Explanation
Joel Greenblatt defines the earnings yield using the above equation because it more accurately reflects the company's profitability relative to its stock price. Items like interest payment and tax etc. are not directly related to the company's operational profitability.
Enterprise Value instead of market cap (share price) is used in the calculation because it is the real price stock and bond investors together pay for the company.
Be Aware
Joel Greenblatt's definition of earnings yield has the same problems the regular earnings yield does. It does not consider the growth of the company. It only looks at one-year's business operation. For cyclical companies, the earnings yield is usually highest at the peak of the business cycle. But these earnings are rarely sustainable.
Compx International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Related Terms
Compx International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Compx International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Chart
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %, along with its competitors' market caps and Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Compx International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % falls into.
Compx International Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % Calculation
In his book, The Little That Beat the Market, hedge fund manager Joel Greenblatt defines Earnings Yield as operating income divided by enterprise value.
Compx Internationals Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Compx International's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $23.8 Mil.
What does a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.93% mean?
Compx International (CIX) has a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.93% as of Mar. 2026. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.98. Over the past decade, Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.24 to 21.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #420 out of 1106 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % too high?
Compx International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.93% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.24 to a high of 21.07. The Business Services industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38. Compx International's value of 9.93% is 55.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compx International ranks #420 out of 1106 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Compx International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compx International's Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % compare to NL and BAER?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Compx International ranks #420 out of 1106 companies for Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %. This puts Compx International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38. Compx International's value of 9.93% is 55.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Compx International's own Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % has ranged from 5.24 to 21.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.98 vs. the industry median of 6.38, Compx International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % for a Business Services company?
The median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % among Business Services companies is 6.38, based on 1,106 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Compx International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % of 9.93% is 55.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % mean?
A high Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield equals the ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to enterprise value. View historical data on Compx International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 6.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compx International's current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.93%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compx International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compx International (CIX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.03, compared to a current price of $25.10 — trading 4.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.93%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.98 and 55.8% above the Business Services industry median of 6.38. Compx International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % calculated?
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Compx International (CIX), the current Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) % is 9.93% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Compx International (CIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compx International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $25.10 is trading 4.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $24.03.
GuruFocus considers Compx International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CIX:
Earnings Yield (Joel Greenblatt) %: 9.93% (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.98)
GF Value™: $24.03 vs. price of $25.10 (4.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.8% above the Business Services median (#420 of 1106)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compx International Inc is a manufacturer of security products. Its security products are used in recreational transportation, postal, office & institutional furniture, cabinetry, tool storage, healthcare, and a variety of other industries. Also, it is engaged in the manufacturing of stainless steel exhaust systems, gauges, throttle controls, and trim tabs for the recreational marine industry. The company's reportable operating segment includes Security Products and Marine Components. It generates maximum revenue from the Security Products segment, which manufactures mechanical and electrical cabinet locks and other locking mechanisms. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Canada, Mexico, and other markets.
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